This changeable weather can be very harmful to our bees, with some Bee Inspectors already reporting low levels of stores. It is the responsibility of the beekeeper to ensure that they have sufficient stores to see them through until better conditions allow them to forage in earnest again. We need to establish the level of … Continue reading Urgent message from the WBKA
Author: apiarymanager
Welsh Beekeepers Association Website
The Welsh Beekeepers Association's website is undergoing a redesign under a new professional web designer. An interim version is now online at wbka.com. If you are a beekeeper in Wales the WBKA want your suggestions for the final website. Have a look and let them have your ideas using the link on the home page. … Continue reading Welsh Beekeepers Association Website
Oil Seed Rape – What You Need to Know
Oil Seed Rape (OSR) is very topical as it is the first major crop of the year and if not already in flower may be coming to a field near you. Have a look at our guide to dealing with the harvest and avoid the potential problems OSR can bring and get the most from … Continue reading Oil Seed Rape – What You Need to Know
Auction of Bees – Prices
Prices paid for bees at today's PBKA Auction of bees and equipment were as follows. Bees on frames 2 frames brood - £88 3 frames brood - £125 to £140 4 frames brood - £150 to £175 5 frames brood - £155 to £190 8 frames brood - £205 bees in nucs or hives Nat hives 4/5 … Continue reading Auction of Bees – Prices
EU to ban neonicotinoid pesticides
A vote in the EU has paved the way for the European Commission to restrict the use of pesticides linked to bee deaths in scientific studies. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22335520
